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A Flannel Shirt and Liberty

British Emigrant Gentlewomen in the Canadian West, 1880-1914

edited by Susan Jackel

Publisher
UBC Press
Initial publish date
Jan 1982
Category
General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780774801805
    Publish Date
    Jan 1982
    List Price
    $19.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780774801492
    Publish Date
    Jan 1982
    List Price
    $26.95

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Description

This collection of articles and extracts from books and periodicals describes in detail the opportunities in Western Canada for British women emigrants. By 1900 there was a great demand both for wives and for workers in a variety of occupations. 'Women Wanted' was the message conveyed by Canadian officials, journalists, and public-spirited women who travelled across Canada and reported on their findings.

About the author

Contributor Notes

Susan Jackel is with the Department of Canadian studies at the University of Alberta.